Lamu Island

With origins dating back to the 12th century, Lamu is a small yet ancient best preserved settlement in Eastern African region. This small island has rich trading history and has undergone many influences including Turkish traders, the Omani Arabs and Portuguese travelers. Architectural diversity can be witnessed everywhere around Lamu but this island has its own particular culture with a Swahili technique. Get inspired by browsing through our Kenya Safari tours with highlights of Lamu Island offering rolling dunes, endless beaches, tiny villages, coconut and mango plantations, mangrove forests along with markets, fort and museums form all that one would want to explore. Don’t miss to shop for batik and local carvings of wood.